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visualplane · 2 March 2016, 11:21 AM

My rolex feels a bit too shiny, and I was wondering if there's a safe way of dulling down the shine without affecting it's value?

anothernewphone · 2 March 2016, 11:22 AM

Modding it will definitely affect it's value. No way around that. Do what you want if you plan to keep it, but dulling it is going to put a hit on the resale price.

joe100 · 2 March 2016, 11:24 AM

Nothing kills the value of a rolex faster than modifying it

Boothroyd · 2 March 2016, 11:26 AM

Is it the ceramic bezel that you are referencing? Do you have the current model? I'm curious. Thanks.

Speed · 2 March 2016, 11:42 AM

Dulling the shine on what part?

fskywalker · 2 March 2016, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by visualplane

My rolex feels a bit too shiny, and I was wondering if there's a safe way of dulling down the shine without affecting it's value?

You are referring to which model?

Chad M · 2 March 2016, 12:15 PM

Natural patina, wear the heck out of it 24/7. All the minor scuffs and swirls will eventually mute the "shine" you dislike.

DCheeta · 2 March 2016, 12:18 PM

A member here, SC11 (Sam), modded a 114060 so it is now all matte with a matte ceramic bezel insert. It looks deadly!

(Hope you don't mind the reference, Sam.)

Subjeff · 2 March 2016, 01:12 PM

You can brush the stainless with a maroon pad. I take no responsibility for this recommendation. Lol

cop414 · 2 March 2016, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DCheeta

A member here, SC11 (Sam), modded a 114060 so it is now all matte with a matte ceramic bezel insert. It looks deadly!

(Hope you don't mind the reference, Sam.)

Agree, Sams Submariner is killer, I wouldn't have the stones to do it.

SC11 · 2 March 2016, 06:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DCheeta

A member here, SC11 (Sam), modded a 114060 so it is now all matte with a matte ceramic bezel insert. It looks deadly!

(Hope you don't mind the reference, Sam.)

Quote:

Originally Posted by cop414

Agree, Sams Submariner is killer, I wouldn't have the stones to do it.

Thanks guys appreciate the comments I know modding a Rolex isn't to everyone's taste, unfortunately the watch has gone....

For another tweak

fskywalker · 2 March 2016, 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SC11

Thanks guys appreciate the comments I know modding a Rolex isn't to everyone's taste, unfortunately the watch has gone....
For another tweak

Alex1988 · 3 March 2016, 02:03 AM

Any pictures of that modded sub? It sounds pretty cool!

SC11 · 3 March 2016, 02:14 AM

This is its current evolution, just had an email from my watch maker on its safe arrival so hopefully updated pics late next week once the works completed

Friedl41 · 3 March 2016, 02:15 AM

I DLCed a GMT II to get the Pro Hunter look ... would I do it again? No, I would not, I thought it was cool for a while, but a classic does not need modification ,,, i wonder how much it would cost me to have it reversed.

Friedl41 · 3 March 2016, 02:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SC11

This is its current evolution, just had an email from my watch maker on its safe arrival so hopefully updated pics late next week once the works completed

nice, i like!

Chadridv · 3 March 2016, 05:53 AM

Hope this doesn't come across as condescending, but if you wear it a lot, it should achieve what you're looking for. All the little swirly scratches, micro scratchs, not so micro scratches and everything else in between will evantually give your watch an almost stone washed look.

There are plenty of members here who can attest to that.

jrs146 · 3 March 2016, 06:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chadridv

Hope this doesn't come across as condescending, but if you wear it a lot, it should achieve what you're looking for. All the little swirly scratches, micro scratchs, not so micro scratches and everything else in between will evantually give your watch an almost stone washed look.

There are plenty of members here who can attest to that.

I attest

Once it's worn-in, it should not look/feel nearly as shiny.

ref1655 · 3 March 2016, 06:22 AM

wow...are some modern day Rolexes going the route of designer torn jeans & factory relic Stratocasters?

77T · 3 March 2016, 08:00 AM

Sandblasting?

-Ally- · 3 March 2016, 08:26 AM

I'm curious Sam, why not keep the bracelet and have it done to match the case ?

Pix · 3 March 2016, 08:35 AM

Try this...

james1787 · 3 March 2016, 09:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SC11

This is its current evolution, just had an email from my watch maker on its safe arrival so hopefully updated pics late next week once the works completed

I've gotta say I like that!

watchwatcher · 3 March 2016, 09:08 AM

Have you considered the Pelagos? It has the satin finish on the surfaces that are polished on the sub.

2ar2c1 · 4 March 2016, 02:30 AM

a blasted SD:

brettpaul · 4 March 2016, 02:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DCheeta

A member here, SC11 (Sam), modded a 114060 so it is now all matte with a matte ceramic bezel insert. It looks deadly!

(Hope you don't mind the reference, Sam.)

Was going to say the same thing Dave - that watch looks bad#ss!!

Going to the US later this year or early next year and will pay ABC Watchwerks a visit for sure!

Matt C · 4 March 2016, 02:43 AM

That blasted SD looks blasted amazing!

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

LVSubmariner · 4 March 2016, 02:50 AM

Don't do that!!

SC11 · 4 March 2016, 06:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Friedl41

nice, i like!

Thanks

Quote:

Originally Posted by -Ally-

I'm curious Sam, why not keep the bracelet and have it done to match the case ?

My 116600 fills the slot for that! To be honest I the lug to bracelet profile of the SD and it kind of put me off the 114060, oddly though with the BLNR the lugs are not as pronounced but then I find the PCL's help hide this!

Quote:

Originally Posted by james1787

I've gotta say I like that!

Cheers

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2ar2c1

a blasted SD:

That does look good, my only concern with BB cases is I don't like how they look once they pick up a few scratches.

Still have a BB project in mind though!

Quote:

Originally Posted by brettpaul

Was going to say the same thing Dave - that watch looks bad#ss!!

Going to the US later this year or early next year and will pay ABC Watchwerks a visit for sure!

Great team at ABC

Daytona88 · 4 March 2016, 06:39 AM

The sandblasted SD look a bit like titanium. It is growing on me.

2 March 2016, 11:21 AM	#1
visualplane "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: New York, NY Watch: 5513 Posts: 1,170	Dulling / Matting a Rolex? My rolex feels a bit too shiny, and I was wondering if there's a safe way of dulling down the shine without affecting it's value?

2 March 2016, 11:24 AM	#3
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,838	Nothing kills the value of a rolex faster than modifying it __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

2 March 2016, 11:26 AM	#4
Boothroyd 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Daniel Location: Minneapolis, MN Watch: Wilsdorf(s) Posts: 10,257	Is it the ceramic bezel that you are referencing? Do you have the current model? I'm curious. Thanks. __________________ Explorer 214270 MK I/Datejust II Black 116300/Tudor Heritage Black Bay Black 79220N

2 March 2016, 11:42 AM	#5
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Dulling / Matting a Rolex? Dulling the shine on what part?

3 March 2016, 02:15 AM	#15
Friedl41 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: SLF41 Location: Spain Watch: Changes Posts: 1,053	I DLCed a GMT II to get the Pro Hunter look ... would I do it again? No, I would not, I thought it was cool for a while, but a classic does not need modification ,,, i wonder how much it would cost me to have it reversed. __________________ Sea Dweller 16600, Submariner 14060m SUB 5513 meter first (1968) Air King 5500 (1980) GMTc NR, Explorer 1 & II 14270 & 16570 PP 5065a

2 March 2016, 11:22 AM	#2
anothernewphone Banned Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Bill Location: Plymouth Meeting Watch: 116520 Posts: 3,209	Modding it will definitely affect it's value. No way around that. Do what you want if you plan to keep it, but dulling it is going to put a hit on the resale price.

2 March 2016, 12:15 PM	#7
Chad M "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 230	Natural patina, wear the heck out of it 24/7. All the minor scuffs and swirls will eventually mute the "shine" you dislike.

2 March 2016, 12:18 PM	#8
DCheeta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: NYC Posts: 7,181	A member here, SC11 (Sam), modded a 114060 so it is now all matte with a matte ceramic bezel insert. It looks deadly! (Hope you don't mind the reference, Sam.)

2 March 2016, 01:12 PM	#9
Subjeff "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: california Posts: 164	You can brush the stainless with a maroon pad. I take no responsibility for this recommendation. Lol

3 March 2016, 02:03 AM	#13
Alex1988 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Chicago Watch: Explorer 214270 Posts: 34	Any pictures of that modded sub? It sounds pretty cool!

3 March 2016, 05:53 AM	#17
Chadridv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chadri Location: LI, NY Watch: 116610LV Posts: 11,357	Hope this doesn't come across as condescending, but if you wear it a lot, it should achieve what you're looking for. All the little swirly scratches, micro scratchs, not so micro scratches and everything else in between will evantually give your watch an almost stone washed look. There are plenty of members here who can attest to that.

3 March 2016, 06:22 AM	#19
ref1655 Banned Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: SF Bay Area Watch: 1655/MkI Posts: 1,100	wow...are some modern day Rolexes going the route of designer torn jeans & factory relic Stratocasters?

3 March 2016, 08:00 AM	#20
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 41,944	Sandblasting? __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

3 March 2016, 08:26 AM	#21
-Ally- "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Sunny Scotland Posts: 593	I'm curious Sam, why not keep the bracelet and have it done to match the case ?

3 March 2016, 09:08 AM	#24
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,011	Have you considered the Pelagos? It has the satin finish on the surfaces that are polished on the sub.

4 March 2016, 02:43 AM	#27
Matt C "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Maine Watch: Rolex 116660 Posts: 1,602	That blasted SD looks blasted amazing! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Rolex 116660 Ball EM2 Diver Casio G-Shock

4 March 2016, 02:50 AM	#28
LVSubmariner Banned Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Los Angeles Watch: Submariner 114060 Posts: 411	Don't do that!!

4 March 2016, 06:39 AM	#30
Daytona88 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: USA Watch: 5712 Posts: 2,616	The sandblasted SD look a bit like titanium. It is growing on me.

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